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Home My WebLink AboutMeeting Packet 5.21.26 Franklin County Planning Department 272 North Second Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-261-3855 Fax: 717-264-8667 Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov FRANKLIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY BOARD MEETING May 21, 2026 – 10:00 am Franklin County Administrative Building, Room 824 272 North 2nd Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Video call link here Meeting ID: 290 243 155 661 69 Passcode: LW7Dn7fy Or dial: 4202-489-233US) +1 ( PIN: 81984948# I. Welcome and Introduction – Sam Cressler II. Moment of Silence III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2026 – Action V. Business a. 2027-20230 Draft Transportation Improvement Program Discussion: • Response to Comments Received • Air Quality Conformity Determination Report – Action • Air Quality Conformity Resolution - Action • TIP Resolution – Action • TIP/STIP Memorandum of Understanding – Action • 2027-2030 Draft Transportation Improvement Program Adoption – Action • MPO Self-Certification – Action b. 2025-2028 TIP Modifications - Informational VI. Partner Updates a. Commute PA Update b. Rabbittransit Update c. PennDOT Update d. FHWA Update e. State/Federal Legislative Update f. Director’s Report – Quentin Clapper g. Staff Report – Matthew Romero VII. Future Meetings a. August 20th – Policy Board Meeting 10:00 A.M. VIII. Public Comment IX. Adjournment “The FCMPO is committed to complying with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination in all programs and activities. All locations for meetings open to the public will be accessible to persons with disabilities. With advance notification, accommodations may be provided for those with special needs related to language, speech, sight, or hearing. If you have a request for a special need, wish to file a complaint, or desire additional information, please contact the Franklin County Planning Department at (717) 261-3855; FAX (717) 264-8667; email: planning@franklincountypa.gov.” FRANKLIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY BOARD MEETING February 19, 2026– 10:00 am Franklin County Administrative Building, Room 824 272 North 2nd Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Video call link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join Meeting ID: 290 243 155 661 69 Passcode: LW7Dn7fy Or dial: (US) +1 323-489-4202 PIN: 81984948# Meeting Minutes Members in Attendance: Sam Cressler, Carey Mullins, Richard Reisinger, Nate Walker, Jason Stains, Humaira Nabeela(v), Beth Nidham (v) David Mackley, Jeff Puher (v), Guy Shaul (v), Phil Wolgemuth, Laura Helman(v), David Juba(v), Jeffrey Roecker(v), Jesse McMath and, Dean Horst, John Flannery, Robert Ziobrowski and Sharon Coffman. Staff in Attendance: Quentin Clapper, Colleen Tidd, and Matthew Romero I.Welcome and Introduction – Sam Cressler II.Moment of Silence III.Pledge of Allegiance IV.Election of Officers a.Chair- Robert nominates Sam and Dean seconds. Motion carried. b.Vice-Chair- Robert nominates Jason and Dean seconds. Motion carried c.Secretary- Robert nominates Quentin and David seconds. Motion carried. V.Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2025 – Action a.Richard motions and Robert seconds. Motion carried. VI.Business a.2025-2028 TIP Modifications – Informational •No Questions b.PM1 Safety Target Review – Discussion •Sam •Concerns that 81 keeps coming and going from the TIP •Conversations with Fetterman Franklin County Planning Department 272 North Second Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-261-3855 Fax: 717-264-8667 Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov DRA F T •Nate Walker gives an overview on PM1 c.2025-2027 UPWP Task V Administrative Amendment – Action •Quentin- PennDOT would like us to include language for future design. Recommends approval of the amendment subject to revision. Include clarifying language under number 5 on amendment. •Sam asks if we can wait until next meeting •If we wait it will be difficult to get the process fully improved and less time to spend down. •Robert motions and Sharon seconds. Motion carried.ci.2027-2030 TIP Development – Discussion •Draft entering analysis stage •Ready for adoption in May cii.2027 LRTP Work Order – Action •Robert motions and Jason seconds. Motion carried. VII.Partner Updates (updates in meeting packet to add later) a.Commute PA Update •Laura b.Rabbittransit Update •Beth and David c.PennDOT Update •District 8-0 gave updates to ongoing projects. •Robert asks when construction starts/completes/full interchange? •3 yrs for construction. Full interchange (on and off ramps) •Sam- concerned over flaggers not scheduled appropriately (lack of) •Nabeela Gives Update •2026 Behavioral Health Survey through PennDOT d.FHWA Update •No Updates e.State/Federal Legislative Update •No Updates f.Director’s Report – Quentin Clapper •Quentin provided general planning updates. g.Staff Report – Matthew Romero h.Sam Updates •Trail from university to Orrstown rd. – Additional 1.3 miles •Robert asks if funds have been allocated and will there be parking. •DCNR covering planning and TASA covering construction costs. In-house funding as well. There will be parking. DRA F T VIII. Future Meetings a. May 21 – Policy Board Meeting 10:00 A.M. IX. Public Comment a. No public comment X. Adjournment a. David Motions and Sharon seconds. “The FCMPO is committed to complying with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination in all programs and activities. All locations for meetings open to the public will be accessible to persons with disabilities. With advance notification, accommodations may be provided for those with special needs related to language, speech, sight, or hearing. If you have a request for a special need, wish to file a complaint, or desire additional information, please contact the Franklin County Planning Department at (717) 261-3855; FAX (717) 264- 8667; email: planning@franklincountypa.gov.” 5 DRA F T FFY 2025-2028 TIP MODIFICATIONS FORM Item #Project Title MPMS #Phase Prog Fed Sta.Fed Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc. Delivery/Consult Assist Before 581 400,000 400,000 Before Adjust 581 Adjust 185 10,000 After 581 400,000 400,000 Franklin After 185 10,000 I-81 New Interchange (Exit 12)Before NHPP 185 780,780 222,470 588,780 1,338,000 Before sNHPP 581 1,932,021 3,744,048 10,000,000 10,000,000 Before Adjust NHPP 185 -6,397 81/075 Adjust sNHPP 581 Adjust STP 6,397 After NHPP 185 780,780 216,073 588,780 1,338,000 After sNHPP 581 1,932,021 3,744,048 10,000,000 10,000,000 Franklin After STP 6,397 Bridge Reserve Before BOF 185 3,603 Before BRIP 370,084 Adjust BOF 185 -3,603 Adjust BRIP After BOF 185 Franklin After BRIP 370,084 Highway Reserve Before STP 581 14,645 26,961 868,900 2,182,029 1,364,278 3,561,218 Before NHPP 891,220 Adjust STP 581 -6,397 Adjust NHPP After STP 581 14,645 20,564 868,900 2,182,029 1,364,278 3,561,218 Franklin After NHPP 891,220 Franklin MPO FFY 2025 FFY 2027FFY 2026 FFY 2028Funds Administrative Modification - Highway & Bridge Informed Coordinating Committee: 2/19/26 Informed Technical Committee: N/A Remarks PE1 This is a reserve line item. 87810 This is a reserve line item. CON87805 2 Changing the funding type for the CON phase of I-81 New Interchange (Exit 12) in FFY 2026 for $6,397 to better utilize current available funding. This incorporated utility work is now part of the bid for construction. This project consists of a new interchange (Exit 12) on I- 81 at Guilford Springs Road overpass, Franklin County. Guilford Springs Road is a township road and the bridge over I-81 is a state-owned bridge. This project has a current estimated let date of May 21, 2026. CON93055 This is a reserve line item. CON878043 4 FFY 2025-2028 TIP MODIFICATIONS FORM Item #Project Title MPMS #Phase Prog Fed Sta.Fed Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc. FFY 2025 FFY 2027FFY 2026 FFY 2028Funds Administrative Modification - Highway & Bridge Remarks Fort Loudon Rd ov Buck Run Before 185 230,000 79,000 75/013 Adjust 185 8,238 Franklin After 185 230,000 87,238 Rolling Rd ov Tributary to Back Ck Before 185 125,000 125,000 3028/007 Adjust 185 39,543 Franklin After 185 164,543 125,000 I-81 New Interchange (Exit 12)Before NHPP 185 780,780 216,073 588,780 1,338,000 Before sNHPP 581 1,932,021 3,744,048 10,000,000 10,000,000 Before Adjust NHPP 185 -47,781 47,781 81/075 Adjust sNHPP 581 Adjust STP After NHPP 185 780,780 168,292 636,561 1,338,000 After sNHPP 581 1,932,021 3,744,048 10,000,000 10,000,000 Franklin After STP Highway Reserve Before STP 581 14,645 20,564 868,900 2,182,029 1,364,278 3,561,218 Before NHPP 891,220 Adjust STP 581 Adjust NHPP -47,781 After STP 581 14,645 20,564 868,900 2,182,029 1,364,278 3,561,218 Franklin After NHPP 843,439 CON This is a reserve line item. 8 87805 Cashflowing and changing the funding type for the CON phase of I-81 New Interchange (Exit 12) from FFY 2026 to FFY 2027 for $47,781 to better utilize current available funding. This incorporated utility work is now part of the bid for construction. This project consists of a new interchange (Exit 12) on I-81 at Guilford Springs Road overpass, Franklin County. Guilford Springs Road is a township road and the bridge over I-81 is a state-owned bridge. This project has a current estimated let date of May 21, 2026. CON930557 117141 FD78690 6 5 Increasing the FD phase of Rolling Rd ov Tributary to Back Ck in FFY 2026 for $39,543 to the current estimate. This project may consist of a bridge improvement (replacement, rehabilitation or preservation) on SR 3028 (Rolling Road) over tributary to Back Creek in Saint Thomas Township, Franklin County. This project has a current estimated let date of April 8, 2027. Increasing the FD phase of Fort Loudon Rd ov Buck Run in FFY 2026 for $8,238 to complete an updated PNDI and bat survey. This project consists of a bridge rehabilitation on PA 75 (Fort Loudon Road) over Buck Run in Peters Township, Franklin County. This project has a current estimated let date of April 29, 2027. FD FFY 2025-2028 TIP MODIFICATIONS FORM Item #Project Title MPMS #Phase Prog Fed Sta.Fed Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc. FFY 2025 FFY 2027FFY 2026 FFY 2028Funds Administrative Modification - Highway & Bridge Remarks Chambersburg Signals Imp Phase 2 Before CRP 322,839 Before CRPU 135,000 11/125 Adjust CRP 96,710 Adjust CRPU After CRP 322,839 96,710 Franklin After CRPU 135,000 Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Chambersburg RSL Before CRP 33,221 540,000 540,000 540,000 Adjust CRP -96,710 Franklin After CRP 33,221 443,290 540,000 540,000 0 4,523,332 0 1,609,085 8,534,242 0 24,697,800 4,489,058 0 25,774,640 7,122,436 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,523,332 0 1,609,085 8,534,242 0 24,697,800 4,489,058 0 25,774,640 7,122,436 0After FFY Totals 9 Increasing the CON phase of Chambersburg Signals Imp Phase 2 in FFY 2026 for $96,710. This is for materials and labor for new controller cabinets at 7 intersections. This project consists of upgrades of signals and interconnect improvements at 65 signalized intersections in Chambersburg Borough, Guilford and Hamilton Townships, Franklin County. This project was let on July 10, 2025. Before FFY Totals Program Summary - Net Changes Adjustments This is a reserve line item. CON11928610 116146 CON FISCAL CONSTRAINT CHART FFY 2025-2028 TIP Highway/Bridge Project Title MPMS Phase Amts Fed State Federal State Loc/Oth Federal State Loc/Oth Federal State Loc/Oth Federal State Loc/Oth NHPP Reserve Before sNHPP 3,148,147 750,000 55,000 /Adjust sNHPP (55,000) Central Office After sNHPP 3,093,147 750,000 55,000 Rocky Mountain Creek Br Before sNHPP TOLL 2,000,000 3,530,977 30/103 Adjust sNHPP TOLL 55,000 Franklin After sNHPP TOLL 2,000,000 3,585,977 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $6,679,124 $0 $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $55,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $6,679,124 $0 $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $55,000 $0 $0 State match provided via toll credits. NOTES 102466 CON Line item used as funding source to maintain fiscal constraint. 90839 CON-TOLL CON cost increase to match pre-bid estimate. 5/7/2026 EST let date. Before Totals Adjustment Totals After Totals Actions do not affect air quality conformity. Remarks Administrative Action (MA ID: 144717) Statewide & Franklin (D8)Fund Type FFY 2025 FFY 2026 FFY 2027 FFY 2028 S:\Planning\MPO-RPO\Franklin County\Franklin MPO Meetings\Franklin MPO 2026 Meetings\May 2026\Statewide\FCC549-D8 sNHPP CON MPMS 90839 -mjc FFY 2025-2028 TIP MODIFICATIONS FORM Date: 5/11/2026 Page 1 of 1 Item Project Title MPMS Ph Prog Fed Sta.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc.Fed.Sta.Loc. Microtransit Service Before 5307 339 3,463,872 69,568 10,432 80,000 69,568 10,432 Adjust 5307 339 -465,464 465,464 After 5307 339 2,998,408 69,568 10,432 545,464 69,568 10,432 3,463,872 69,568 10,432 80,000 69,568 10,432 0 0 0 0 0 0 -465,464 0 0 465,464 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,998,408 69,568 10,432 545,464 69,568 10,432 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 121328 PT Moving funds from FFY 2025 to FFY 2026 to match grant application period. After FFY Totals Before FFY Totals Program Summary - Net Changes Adjustments Informed Coordinating Committee: Informed Technical Committee: Administrative Modification - Transit Funds Remarks FFY 2025 FFY 2026 FFY 2027 FFY 2028 Franklin MPO Franklin MPO Meeting Project Updates May 2026 Meeting Project Description West King Street Bridge ECMS # 19304 SR-Section 11-095 Contractor J.D. Eckman, Inc. Original Contract Value $12,877,625.31 NTP date 12/9/2024 Original Completion Date 11/14/2028 Project Scope This project consists of a bridge replacement on SR 0011 (West King Street) over Norfolk Southern Railroad and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0011, SECTION 095, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP and SHIPPENSBURG BOROUGH, from Segment 0540 Offset 3134 to Segment 0560 Offset 0111, for an overall project length of 1,164.00 linear feet (0.306 mile). on going with Norfolk Southern Railroad and very little progress has been made. Right of entry agreement has been completed but still do not have a railroad flagging agreement. Utility coordination and relocations have begun. New utility poles have been installed and some aerial lines have been transferred. Tree trimming within Norfolk Southern Right-of- Project is currently working through an avenue to clear trees within NS ROW. Physical work on bridge expected to start in Spring 2026. The built-in one year coordination period expired in December 2025. • Utility relocations are underway. All utility companies have been responsive to requested updates and relocation meetings. • Tree trimming was performed and aerial relocations are underway. • Coordination with Norfolk Southern Railroad is ongoing. • Hopefully project will receive the green light to begin construction in the coming weeks. • Project is currently six months behind. Project team is working diligently with Contractor to mitigate all potential delay costs. Project Description PA997 & SR2015 Intersection ECMS # 106709 SR-Section 997-037 Contractor Mitchell Knorr dba Mitchell Knorr Contracting Original Contract Value $6,224,217.92 NTP date 3/3/2025 Original Completion Date 8/22/2028 Project Scope This project is for roadway widening, roundabout construction, ADA curb ramps, drainage improvements, stormwater management, lighting, and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0997, SECTION 037, and for STATE ROUTE 2015, SECTION 009, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, from 800 feet south of SR 2015 (Orchard Road/Tomstown Road) at Segment 0100 Offset 0098 to 1500 feet north of SR 2015 (Orchard Road/Tomstown Road) at Segment 0110 Offset 0676. mid-March. Progress so far includes large quantities of excavation for stormwater control features, installation of drainage pipes, grading for new roadway and concrete curbs, widening existing roadway and base course paving on Orchard Road and 997. Project is on schedule with no major overruns or delays. • Project resumed construction in late March. • Traffic recently switched over to stage two sequence where it will remain for several months. • Contractor is currently placing concrete for curb islands and gutters. • Roadway grading is also taking place. • Contractor working on subgrade, subbase and base course installation. • Project Description I-81 Maryland to Mile 6 ECMS # 92006 SR-Section 81-099 Contractor New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. Inc. Original Contract Value $17,840,777.77 NTP date 3/24/2025 Original Completion Date 7/16/2027 Project Scope This project consists of milling, concrete patching, asphalt resurfacing, guiderail updates, signage, and pavement markings on I-81 Northbound and Southbound from the Maryland State Line to Milepost 6, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0081, SECTION 099, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, ANTRIM TOWNSHIP, from Segment 0002 Offset 0000 and Segment 0003 Offset 0000 to Segment 0060 Offset 1831 and Segment 0061 Offset 1831, including adjacent interchange ramps SR 8001, SR 8003, and SR 8005, for an overall project length of 33,543.00 linear feet (6.35 miles). construction season, Contractor completed stone matrix asphalt wearing course on North and South 81 from mile marker 3 to mile marker 6. In 2026, work will take place at the Maryland state line to mile marker 3 on North and South 81. Contractor will mill off existing asphalt down to the underlying concrete then build back up with concrete repairs, binder course and wearing course. All guide rail, edge line rumble strips and final pavement markings will be placed after completion of all paving work. Project is on schedule with no major overruns. Milling and paving quantities will be monitored to mitigate the potential for significant overruns. Project Update • Contractor has begun milling and paving operations on Interstate 81 North and South from Maryland State Line to mile marker 3. • This pavement section is the worst within project limits. • Extensive full and partial depth concrete repairs have been encountered southbound. • Large quantity overruns will be needed to repair concrete prior to placing asphalt binder course. • Project is on track to be finished by original completion date but Project Team is working diligently with Contractor to mitigate overruns and explore viable alternatives. Project Description Fort Loudon Rd Resurface 2 ECMS # 90995 SR-Section 75-014 Contractor Cottle's Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. Original Contract Value $2,290,908.74 NTP date 8/4/2025 Original Completion Date 8/13/2027 Project Scope This project consists of work on SR 0075-014 with resurfacing the existing roadway and shoulder using Superpave wearing and scratch courses, milling in curbed areas and near structures, base replacement, minor drainage improvements, and guide rail replacement along with other miscellaneous construction, as indicated on the approved drawings included in the bid package for STATE ROUTE 0075, SECTION 014, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP and MERCERSBURG BOROUGH, from SR 0995, Welsh Run Road at Segment 0070 Offset 0541 in Montgomery Township to Buchanan Trail W in Mercersburg Borough at Segment 0160 Offset 1427, for an overall project length of 21,879.66 linear the project limits. Work is expected to last for a few months. A detour is in place during work hours. Contractor's start date is yet to be determined pending completion of gas line work. No delays or overruns at this time. • Columbia Gas is nearing completion of their restrictive gas line work within project limits. • A detour is in place during work hours. • Contractor's start date is yet to be determined pending completion of gas line work. • Contractor has indicated they may start work as early as late summer 2026 depending on their workload this season. • Project Description Chambersburg Signals Improvement Phase 2 ECMS # 116146 SR-Section 11-125 Contractor Bruce - Merrilees Electric Company Original Contract Value $398,120.49 NTP date 9/8/2025 Original Completion Date 7/28/2026 Project Scope This project consists of Signal Improvements at 65 intersections in various locations to include: radar detection, software updates, signal optimization/retiming, and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0011, SECTION 125, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH and GREENE, HAMILTON, & GUILFORD TOWNSHIPS, from Segment 0220 Offset 0700 to Segment work expected to start in Spring 2026. Construction inspection services to be performed by Chambersburg Borough. No overruns or delays. • Contractor began work at the end of March and encountered issues early on. • Existing cabinets at several intersections cannot be modified as shown on plans due to outdated equipment. • Project Team working through resolving the